Therapeutic Foster Care Specialist
Change a Child’s Life with Your Expertise
You can have a profound impact on the life of a young person by providing a stable and nurturing environment where they can heal and thrive. If you have experience as a healthcare professional or support worker, helping children and families navigate challenges, provide guidance, or manage safeguarding concerns, you already possess skills that could transform a child's future.
This role is not just about offering a home; it's about providing consistency, empathy, and the belief that life can get better. As a Therapeutic Foster Care Specialist, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.
* You will receive £62,000 per year plus additional allowances for holidays and birthdays.
* You will have access to up to 28 days respite each year.
* You will receive specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development.
* You will have clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support.
* You will be part of a peer support network, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model.
* You will be part of a community that values its carers.
We are looking for individuals or couples who live in Bedford or the surrounding area, can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person, have experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or family-related challenges, are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning, and can provide full-time care.
Key Requirements:
• Experience working with children or young people
• Ability to provide a stable and nurturing environment
• Resilience and ability to cope with challenging behaviour
• Nurturing and empathetic approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Additional allowances for holidays and birthdays
• Access to specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development
• Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support
• Peer support network, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model